Canadian jazz singer, Holly Cole, is particularly popular in Canada and Japan. Cole is known for both her versatile and distinctive voice, along with her adventurous repertoire, which spans such divergent genres as show tunes, rock, and country music. Holly is one of the world's best interpretive singers, and she has created a mesmerizing pop album. Simply stated, Dark Dear... read full bio
Despite his young age, John Pizzarelli has recorded nearly forty albums of music, either as the leader or in tandem with other performers. He is sometimes compared to another jazz singer, Harry Connick, Jr., for his performances of jazz standards and overall popularity. Particularly lauded for his swinging interpretations of jazz standards, Pizzarelli also composes his own songs, some of... read full bio
Named after child star Shirley Temple, Shirley Jones started singing at the age of six. She started formal training at the age of twelve and would dream of singing with her idol, Gordon MacRae. There were always nightclubs, but Shirley came to be remembered by another generation, as Shirley Partridge in the Television Series The Partridge Family". While the success... read full bio
Bob James is a two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz keyboardist. Fresh out of the University of Michigan with an MA in composition, he recorded an inventive bop trio album, Bold Connections," for Mercury; and his next project was a free-jazz LP ("Explosions") for ESP-Disk. After four years as Sarah Vaughan's music director and a like period on the New York session... read full bio
Tom Scott is a renowned composer, arranger, producer, musical director and saxophonist. He has twenty-five solo recordings to his credit and for these efforts has earned twelve Grammy nominations and two Grammy Awards. Scott's early professional career included straight ahead jazz dates with Don Ellis' big band and pianist Roger Kellaway's quartet. He made his recording debut with both units... read full bio
John Davidson has been the host of some of America's favorite television shows, including The John Davidson Show, Hollywood Squares and That's Incredible. Davidson has recorded 12 albums, performed in various musicals and has made many movies; The Happiest Millionaire, The One and Only Genuine Original Family Band, Coffee Tea or Me, The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders II, Airport '79 and... read full bio
Xavier Cugat's name is synonymous with Latin-American music; he is one of the best-known musicians in this genre of music. The reason is simple: Cugat, always a superb showman, succeeded in presenting the music of South America to the American public in a most captivating manner, never losing it's authentic threads in the quilt he wove of musical colors and... read full bio
Lizz Wright‘s first two releases established her as one of the jazz world’s most celebrated rising stars, both an accomplished songwriter and a versatile, deeply expressive singer. On her third album The Orchard, the New York-based artist took a substantial leap forward, transcending genre distinctions to deliver a vibrant, intensely creative milestone. The Orchard reflects Wright’s lifelong musical journey. The... read full bio
Robben Ford is famous for his melodic, soulful and expressive style. Ford is one of the premiere electric guitarists today, particularly known for his blues playing as well as his ability to be comfortable in a variety of musical contexts. He is rooted in the blues but sometimes reaches into jazz for a few ideas. Ford is without a doubt... read full bio
Duke Ellington was eulogized as the supreme jazz talent of the past fifty years" by critic Alistair Cooke in a 1983 issue of Esquire. A prolific composer, Ellington created over two thousand pieces of music, including the standard songs "Take the A-Train" and "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" and the longer works Black, Brown,... read full bio
The Canadian jazz-pop singer Nikki Yanofsky is widely known for her singing voice of the CTV theme song I Believe for the Winter Olympic Games. She started her singing career at the age of 12 by performing at the Montreal International Jazz Festival. She was the youngest ever person to headline at the festival. She made her Canadian Orchestra debut... read full bio
Known for his dynamic and exhilarating live shows, saxophonist and composer Eric Darius is on a mission. He wants his music to be a vehicle for change and to transcend boundaries from age to race. He believes his music can make a difference in the world. Darius’ explosive arrival on the contemporary jazz scene at age 17 caused a frenzy.... read full bio
Jazz is an art form that has a history of occasionally spawning pop stars. Think of Louis Armstrong and Nat King Cole, and more recently, Diana Krall and Harry Connick Jr. Young jazz star Michael Kaeshammer is on a path to enjoy such exalted popular status with the release of his latest CD, Days Like These. Days Like These documents... read full bio
Saxophonist/Singer/Songwriter Mindi Abair, born in St. Petersburg, FL, has broken many boundaries as she continues to define the less traditional future of jazz. Her own brand of pop and soul meets jazz adds a refreshingly unique voice to an exciting new generation of crossover artists. She was raised on the road with her father’s band, but this is not your... read full bio
Eliane Elias learned the piano at age 7, and was transcribing solo portions of her parents jazz records by the age of 12. After studying for 6 years (and teaching by age 15) at Brazils prestigious Free Center of Music Apprenticeship, she continued her classical education with Amilton Godoy and Amaral Vieria. She was also the protg of Vinicius de... read full bio
Billy Davis Jr. is perhaps best known for being a member of the Grammy award winning pop group The 5th Dimension. The group’s first hit, “Up, Up and Away”, won them four Grammy’s and was only a prelude to their success. In 1975, Billy left 5th Dimension with his wife and fellow group member Marilyn McCoo. They formed a duo... read full bio
The Calloway family has been dazzling audiences since the 1920's and this year is no exception. Calloway Brooks, along with the Cab Calloway Orchestra deliver both the authentic sound of a hot Jazz Orchestra and a snazzy stage style ... bringing out a Jump, Blues, and Boogie experience of Swing that is king and Jive that's alive"."... read full bio
The world famous Harlem Gospel Choir is one of the pre-eminent gospel choirs in the world. It travels the globe, sharing its joy of faith through its music, & raising funds for childrens charities. The Choir was founded in 1986 by Allen Bailey, who got the idea for the Choir while attending a celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther... read full bio
Without question, BUDDY RICH is considered the greatest drummer that ever lived. Throughout his illustrious career, he played with most of the legends of jazz. Of course, Buddy was most widely recognized for his work with his own big band. Worldwide sales of Buddy Rich original recordings are still going strong. For the first time in over 25 years, THE... read full bio
The California Honeydrops have deep roots in American Music, embracing genres such as Gospel, R&B, Blues, and Second Line New Orleans Jazz. They bring an energetic innovative experience that will get people out of their seats, dancing and singing along. The band originated in Oakland, California, playing in the subway stations. Since then, they have completed six European tours... read full bio
